mrb627
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Sounds
kinda like a Norge.
Malcolm
kinda like a Norge.
Malcolm
Canadian Easy by GSW
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Wow Eddy, that is just gorgeous, congratulations!!!! I would love to see this machine sometime. I assume this is a predecessor of GSW/McClary. There is a POD that's been circulating for years with a similar model from McClary.
Super cool find Eddy! It is an interesting design, do you have service doctrine for it?
Great video too - love those Spiralations!
Great video too - love those Spiralations!
chaskelljr2
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Interesting Washer!!!
Well, here's my take on this incredible washer.
(01). The console looks like a 1960's-1970's Norge.
(02). The lid looks like a late 1950's-to-early 1960's Kenmore (though, the lid handle itself is plastic as opposed to the steel/metal ones on those early Kenmores).
(03). The "D" shaped tub looks like the older Belt-Drive Whirlpools-Kenmores.
(04). The agitator looks like the Spiralator designs that were used in the Filter-Flo GE's, with a cap that looks like the ones seen in the 1960's Philcos.
But when it is all said and done, it is an "Easy".
What is the vintage of this unique machine anyway?? And when did the brand Easy disappeared from the US Market?? My guess is the late 1960's. But when did the brand Easy really did disappear??
One thing's for sure, that agitator inside that machine really did mean business. I really liked the turnover in this machine.
--Charles--
Well, here's my take on this incredible washer.
(01). The console looks like a 1960's-1970's Norge.
(02). The lid looks like a late 1950's-to-early 1960's Kenmore (though, the lid handle itself is plastic as opposed to the steel/metal ones on those early Kenmores).
(03). The "D" shaped tub looks like the older Belt-Drive Whirlpools-Kenmores.
(04). The agitator looks like the Spiralator designs that were used in the Filter-Flo GE's, with a cap that looks like the ones seen in the 1960's Philcos.
But when it is all said and done, it is an "Easy".
What is the vintage of this unique machine anyway?? And when did the brand Easy disappeared from the US Market?? My guess is the late 1960's. But when did the brand Easy really did disappear??
One thing's for sure, that agitator inside that machine really did mean business. I really liked the turnover in this machine.
--Charles--
Very nice!!! Congrats!!! The styling is very Norge, and the mechanics are very interesting... What does GSW stand for?
Thanks everyone for your comments on this latest find. It's been a while for me to come across anything interesting.
Hi Peter, the GSW was General Steel Wares, a company that produced appliances and other steel wares located in Ontario. They were around for a long time, producing the more well known Beatty wringers and automatics. They marketed machines under the Beatty, Easy, and McClary names. Some of Eaton's house brand "Viking" were also produced by GSW.
Hi Greg, I have no service doctrine whatsoever on this unfortunately. The model number on the plate is MAN 811-14 but that gets us nowhere online. I'm guessing it's early 1970's.
Hi Peter, the GSW was General Steel Wares, a company that produced appliances and other steel wares located in Ontario. They were around for a long time, producing the more well known Beatty wringers and automatics. They marketed machines under the Beatty, Easy, and McClary names. Some of Eaton's house brand "Viking" were also produced by GSW.
Hi Greg, I have no service doctrine whatsoever on this unfortunately. The model number on the plate is MAN 811-14 but that gets us nowhere online. I'm guessing it's early 1970's.
MaytagA710
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Hey Eddy!
This is a wonderful machine! I love seeing all kinds of rare and vintage Canadiana. Thanks for posting, and posting videos of the machine, looks like its real fun to use. Is the tub black?
GSW still does exist, however, they have moved on to making hot water heaters.
This is a wonderful machine! I love seeing all kinds of rare and vintage Canadiana. Thanks for posting, and posting videos of the machine, looks like its real fun to use. Is the tub black?
GSW still does exist, however, they have moved on to making hot water heaters.
Wow Eddy
what a cool find! An "Easy" spiralator in a perforated tub like a GE and under a double "D" opening like a WP!
What a mix up!
That tranny sounds loud is there oil in it?
Cool mechanism - love magna-drive machines!!
That white spiralator sure looks lonely in that big black tub!
what a cool find! An "Easy" spiralator in a perforated tub like a GE and under a double "D" opening like a WP!
What a mix up!
That tranny sounds loud is there oil in it?
Cool mechanism - love magna-drive machines!!
That white spiralator sure looks lonely in that big black tub!
I didn't think that a machine this old would have a bi-directional motor in it.
I didn't think they started doing that until GE was making the new Hydrowave machines. (That and bottom end Danby and Haier machines.)
I wonder what makes the motor tick? It must use some kind of electromechanical system to toggle the motor back and forth.
Just curious.
I didn't think they started doing that until GE was making the new Hydrowave machines. (That and bottom end Danby and Haier machines.)
I wonder what makes the motor tick? It must use some kind of electromechanical system to toggle the motor back and forth.
Just curious.
macboy91si
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"I didn't think that a machine this old would have a
If by that you mean a reversing motor, then yes, they've been around since the beginning of time. Maytag, GE, Easy and all kinds of machine, anything really that spin-drains used a reversing motor.
If you mean that the motor reverses for each agitation stroke, then this one does not do that to my knowledge, it has a gear-transmission (large red thing).
-Tim
If by that you mean a reversing motor, then yes, they've been around since the beginning of time. Maytag, GE, Easy and all kinds of machine, anything really that spin-drains used a reversing motor.
If you mean that the motor reverses for each agitation stroke, then this one does not do that to my knowledge, it has a gear-transmission (large red thing).
-Tim
aldspinboy
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Eddy that is one heck of and EASY automatic.
I think the spiralator is the largest swirled vane
in the industry.
Like that blue cap.
What a group of designs in that machine and rare.
Thanks for posting and video.
And the best of luck for future use.
Darren k
I think the spiralator is the largest swirled vane
in the industry.
Like that blue cap.
What a group of designs in that machine and rare.
Thanks for posting and video.
And the best of luck for future use.
Darren k
Wow, I haven't seen one of those in ages! Great save, Eddie!!
I think its time
we ALL descended on Eddy!
Eddy you can check with Kevin for pointers!
I'll make reservations!
we ALL descended on Eddy!
Eddy you can check with Kevin for pointers!
I'll make reservations!
